Mining

Metakaolin Processing Plant

Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan
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Project Overview

FWS Group was commissioned to develop the Metakaolin Processing Plant, a cutting-edge facility designed to efficiently handle high-volume metakaolin production. The project involved designing and installing comprehensive infrastructure, processing systems, and equipment to ensure smooth and effective production, while meeting industry and environmental standards.

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Project Goals

The goal of this project was to create a state-of-the-art processing facility capable of producing up to 200,000 tonnes of metakaolin annually. The plant was designed to support large-scale operations while ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to environmental regulations, and the long-term durability of the infrastructure.

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Technologies and Innovations

Key features of the Metakaolin Processing Plant include:

  • Processing Capacity: The facility is designed to handle up to 200,000 tonnes of metakaolin annually, allowing for large-scale production to meet both industrial and commercial demands.
  • Foundations and Structural Elements: Extensive design and installation of concrete foundations and structural steel, creating a robust base for the plant’s infrastructure, ensuring stability and durability.
  • Processing Equipment Installation: The plant is equipped with a variety of processing equipment, including:
    • Primary Crusher: For initial ore reduction.
    • Ore Handling Equipment: To efficiently transport and manage ore throughout the process.
    • Rotary Dryer/Kiln/Cooler: For drying, calcining, and cooling metakaolin.
    • Mechanical Separator: For separating metakaolin based on physical properties.
    • Baghouse and Stack: For dust collection and emissions control.
    • Secondary Dust Collectors: To capture additional dust.
    • Coal Mill: For grinding coal used in the kiln.
    • Ore Conditioner: To prepare ore for processing.
    • Ore and By-Product Bins: For storing processed materials and by-products.
    • Truck Scale and Loading Facility: For accurate measurement and efficient loading of finished products.

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Project Timeline

Key features of the Metakaolin Processing Plant include:

  • Processing Capacity: The facility is designed to handle up to 200,000 tonnes of metakaolin annually, allowing for large-scale production to meet both industrial and commercial demands.
  • Foundations and Structural Elements: Extensive design and installation of concrete foundations and structural steel, creating a robust base for the plant’s infrastructure, ensuring stability and durability.
  • Processing Equipment Installation: The plant is equipped with a variety of processing equipment, including:
    • Primary Crusher: For initial ore reduction.
    • Ore Handling Equipment: To efficiently transport and manage ore throughout the process.
    • Rotary Dryer/Kiln/Cooler: For drying, calcining, and cooling metakaolin.
    • Mechanical Separator: For separating metakaolin based on physical properties.
    • Baghouse and Stack: For dust collection and emissions control.
    • Secondary Dust Collectors: To capture additional dust.
    • Coal Mill: For grinding coal used in the kiln.
    • Ore Conditioner: To prepare ore for processing.
    • Ore and By-Product Bins: For storing processed materials and by-products.
    • Truck Scale and Loading Facility: For accurate measurement and efficient loading of finished products.

Results

Results

The Metakaolin Processing Plant project successfully delivered a fully operational facility capable of processing high volumes of metakaolin. The integration of advanced processing systems and equipment ensures efficient production while maintaining compliance with environmental standards, supporting large-scale industrial and commercial demands.

FWS Group’s work on the Metakaolin Processing Plant demonstrates its expertise in creating advanced, high-capacity processing facilities. The plant is designed to maximize output, operational efficiency, and sustainability, meeting both production and environmental goals while providing long-term reliability for Whitemud Resources Inc.

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